Airfield Electrician

City of Charlotte • Charlotte, NC

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs entry-level electrical work to maintain and repair airfield lighting circuits, signs, and regulators at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, ensuring compliance with FAA Part 139 standards for airfield operations.

Requirements

• No minimum level plus three years of experience
• High School Graduate or Equivalent plus one year of experience
• Valid driver’s license and ability to qualify for City driving permit.
• Ability to acquire Movement Area Training endorsement within 6 months.
• Knowledge of principles of electrical circuits, wiring systems, and construction.
• Skill in troubleshooting electrical systems.
• Skill in using electrical tools and testing equipment (e.g. clamp meters)
• Ability to perform entry level work on electrical and mechanical systems.
• Ability to become familiar with FAA Part 139 standards for the airfield environment and TSA airport security requirements.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, tenants, and the public.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Approximately 70% of the time spent standing, bending, reaching, and walking.
• Remaining time includes a combination of sitting, twisting, kneeling, squatting, crawling, lifting, shoveling, carrying, and driving.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs., with occasional lifting, pulling, or carrying up to 100 lbs. for short distances with assistance.
• Work is primarily conducted outdoors, with exposure to various elements such as inclement weather, machinery, dust, chemicals, fumes, solvents, moving vehicles, scaffolding, ladders, vibrating tools, excessive noise, large crowds, and slippery or uneven surfaces.
• May require the use of heavy equipment, including electric drills, electric saws, pipe wrenches, pick-up trucks, and all hand tools.
• Sensory Requirements: Touch, Hearing, Vision (distance, near, peripheral, depth), Speech
• Certain convictions will disqualify individuals from unescorted access privileges and therefore exclude from employment.
• Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination.
• During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

Nice To Haves

• Prefer high school diploma or equivalent with 2 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain airfield lighting circuits, control systems, lighting regulators, emergency generators, UPS systems, transfer switches, and other electrical components.
• Perform operational tests, maintain logs, and ensure compliance with FAA regulations.
• Maintain and repair aircraft ramp lighting.
• Perform electrical maintenance on bus shelters and other airport buildings.
• Conduct basic inspections on airport construction projects.
• Operate various motorized vehicles, including aerial lifts, forklifts, trenchers, backhoes, and pickup trucks.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Employee referral bonus opportunity
• Career growth opportunities, including pre-paid tuition for an Associate’s Degree through CPCC

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED